DIVE'S KIT REVIEWS

The staff at DIVE Magazine has collectively made more than 10,000 dives between them, over a combined total of more than 100 years' worth of diving. We've encountered a lot of different gear along the way, and our writers have put some of their expert opinion into these pages.

DEEPBLU COSMIQ+ DIVE COMPUTER

'The dive computer for the iPhone generation', according to Max James, who spent two weeks diving with one and enjoyed both its ease of use and comprehensive display. Get the lowdown on the smartphone programmable dive computer that's bringing scuba diving up to date with the latest in smart technology.

OMS IQ-LITE TRAVELWING

OMS is well known as a manufacturer of highly-regarded equipment for technical divers. The OMS IQ-Lite takes all of that technical expertise and packages it into an excellent, lightweight travel option for recreational diving. Our non-technical Senior Correspondent took one on a liveaboard and liked it so much that his own BCD never even got wet. Check out his review to find out why. 

SCUBAPRO MK11/C370

Scubapro's MK11 first stage and C370 second stage form the least expensive combo on offer from the German manufacturer. But does low price equal low performance? Mark 'Crowley' Russell fins out in this d. 

ATOMIC X1 BLADEFINS

The Atomic Aquatics X1 Bladefin has been around for a while now, but we've not had the opportunity to test a set. Mark 'Crowley' Russell took the fins to Indonesia with him - and found them much stiffer than the floppy fins he's been using for so many years. Take a look at the review to find out if enjoyed diving with the the powerful, agile X1 Bladefin.

SCUBAPRO G2 DIVE COMPUTER

Scubapro's Galileo Sol was a game-changer for dive computers with its ability to monitor heart rate and body temperature and factor those in to the decompression profile. With the release of the all new G2, Scubapro have produced a brand new - but very familiar - new computer, the G2, featuring the best of the Galileo, with updated tech and a colour screen. DIVE took one out for a test dive recently, check the review to see what we thought...

SUUNTO EON CORE DIVE COMPUTER

Suunto's new colour dive computer is customisable from entry level to technical, with a large screen but a lightweight, compact design. Mark 'Crowley' Russell liked it 60 seconds after pushing its buttons during the product launch. Read his review to see if it pushed his buttons after he took it diving for a week.

SCUBAPRO HYDROS PRO BCD

Scubapro's award-winning Hydros Pro has been touted as a 'game-changer' for divers. Mark 'Crowley' Russell took one with him on a recent press trip to see if lived up to the hype.

Have a read of DIVE's review of the customisable hybrid / wing design to see if his game really did change...